80 mile ultra marathon planned for Loch Ness circuit

The Loch Ness 360 Trail is a 80-mile circuit around the loch, and is soon to be home to three marathons, an ultra marathon, and a mountain bike challenge. The new events, organised by Visit Inverness Loch Ness will take place next May.

The races will start and finish in various locations around the loch, including Dores, Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus.

The 80-mile ultra marathon will take place on a circuit around the loch and will have more than 3,000m of ascent and a 24-hour cut off. There will also be three marathons taking place over three days, where runners can take part in one, two, or all three races.

As part of the Loch Ness 360, there will also be a mountain bike event, which will start and finish in Dores.

Organisers are hoping the events will entice runners and cyclists who are looking for a challenge with a difference.

“If you are really looking for something a bit different, to test your stamina and mental strength in the iconic surrounds of Loch Ness, the LochNess360° Challenge is for you,” said Graeme Ambrose, the CEO of Visit Inverness Loch Ness.

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